# Crispy Fried Fish Sandwiches The Church's Chicken Fish Fry Sandwich is Arriving for Lenten Season By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-03-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-fry-sandwich References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/03/09/churchs-chicken-introduces-new-fish-fry-sandwich/) & [churchs](https://www.churchs.com)  The [Church's Chicken Fish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texascut-bacon-churchs-chicken-sandwich) Fry [Sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-chick-1) is being launched by the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kings-hawaiian-fish-sandwich) brand as a new menu item for the 2022 Lent season that will provide consumers with an alternative option to try out in a lead up to Easter. The sandwich is crafted with wild-caught Pollock that is coated in a crispy crust made with panko and is served on a honey-buttered brioche bun. The sandwich comes with a side serving of tartar sauce that can be placed directly onto it or perhaps even used as a dunking sauce. The Church's Chicken Fish Fry Sandwich can be ordered on its own or as part of a combo, and is arriving at select locations in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Colorado. Image Credit: Church’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lenten Menu Offerings:** QSR brands can offer alternative menu items during Lent season to attract more customers. - **Sustainable Seafood:** Restaurants can promote the use of sustainably-sourced seafood in their menu items to cater to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Sauce Innovations:** Developing unique and interesting dipping sauces can enhance customers' experience and differentiate QSR brands from their competitors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can benefit from launching special seasonal menu items to boost sales and attract new customers. - **Seafood:** The seafood industry can capitalize on the growing demand for sustainably-sourced fish by promoting eco-friendly fishing practices. - **Condiments:** Condiment companies can partner with QSR brands to develop unique dipping sauces and packaged condiments to sell to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Time Seafood Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churchs-texas-chicken.md) - [Breaded Pollock QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiery-big-fish-sandwich.md) - [Bacon-Topped Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texascut-bacon-churchs-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Elevated QSR Fish Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bojangler-deluxe.md) - [Fried Shrimp Fast-Food Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-shrimp-meal.md) - [Authentic Seasonal Seafood Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-chips-combo.md) - [Spicy Southern Cuisine Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-nashville-hot-fish-sandwich.md) - [Beer-Battered Fish Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-battered-cod-sandwich.md) - [Crispy-Fried Fish Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-wraps.md)